As the Director of Information Technology Infrastructure & Security, I am responsible for leading and overseeing the development, implementation, and management of our organization's IT infrastructure and security initiatives. My primary goal is to ensure the delivery of reliable, high-performance, and secure technology solutions that support the organization's business objectives and enable seamless operations. Responsibilities:Develop and execute a strategic technology roadmap that aligns with the organization's objectives and optimizes the IT infrastructure for performance, scalability, and reliability.Oversee the design, and maintenance of IT infrastructure, including networks, servers, storage, databases, and virtualization technologies.Implement and manage robust security strategies, policies, and practices to protect sensitive data and systems against unauthorized access, data breaches, and cyber threats.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and address the technology needs of various departments and ensure the seamless integration of systems and processes.Develop relationships with vendors and partners, ensuring the effective management of contracts, SLAs, and support services.Manage IT budgets, forecasting, and resource allocation to ensure the cost-effective delivery of IT services.Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the IT infrastructure and security initiatives.Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and best practices related to IT infrastructure and security, including NIST, CIS18, & HIPAA.My primary focus is to ensure our organization's technology solutions are reliable, scalable, and secure, enabling us to achieve our business goals and objectives. I am committed to fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration, ensuring that our IT infrastructure and security initiatives remain aligned with the organization's strategic direction and growth plans.

As CISO, I demonstrated leadership in securing a SaaS solution for Fortune 500 companies with advanced compliance needs. I championed Vendor Review Management and Third-Party Governance, developing and maintaining security policies, Business Continuity, Disaster Recovery, and vulnerability management procedures.I pioneered SOC 2 audit compliance, collaborating with auditors and executives to secure stakeholder engagement across all departments. I implemented GRC policies, designed change management, and risk management frameworks from the ground up.I worked closely with an in-house development team to implement a new SDLC solution using Pipelines for Azure App Services, ensuring security and optimizing performance and cost-effectiveness.I developed and executed a comprehensive information security strategy aligned with organizational goals, safeguarding sensitive data and protecting the company's reputation. I oversaw employee security awareness training programs, cultivating a robust security culture within the organization.I established and maintained strong relationships with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, law enforcement agencies, and industry peers, to stay abreast of emerging threats and collaborate on effective countermeasures.While implementing VMware clusters with redundant SAN and Azure site recovery for BCP, I regularly reviewed and assessed the organization's security controls, technologies, and processes, driving continuous improvement through proactive identification and remediation of vulnerabilities, ensuring ongoing adaptability of the security program to evolving threats and business requirements.

As the CIO and Founding Principal at Phoenix Synergy, I had the unique opportunity to build a successful Managed Service Provider (MSP) from the ground up. Here are some of my proudest achievements and responsibilities before I sold after almost 17 years:Co-founded the company and developed the business strategy, focusing on providing top-quality IT services to small and medium-sized businesses.Created and executed the company's technology roadmap, ensuring that our offerings remained cutting-edge and competitive in the ever-evolving IT landscape.Oversaw the design, implementation, and management of client IT infrastructure, including network, security, cloud, and end-user support solutions.Built and led a high-performance technical team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, innovation, and dedication to client satisfaction.Developed key partnerships with industry-leading technology vendors, allowing us to provide our clients with the most advanced and cost-effective solutions.Managed the company's financial performance, implementing budget controls and ensuring profitability and growth.Established robust cybersecurity and risk management practices to protect our clients' data and systems from threats and vulnerabilities.Nurtured strong relationships with our clients, listening to their needs and delivering tailored solutions that aligned with their business objectives.Successfully navigated the company through various industry challenges, such as the rapid transition to remote work and the increasing demand for cloud-based solutions.I am incredibly proud of the work we accomplished at Phoenix Synergy and the impact we made on our clients' businesses. The experience and skills I gained during my time have been invaluable to my professional growth and continue to drive my passion for technology and innovation.

Systems Arechitecture; Design and coordinate back-end system architecture solutions. Specifically Windows 2000 & SQL clusters, and network topology with emphasis on security. Systems connected to an instance of Oracle running on Sun Solaris.

Purchased by Onvia

System architect who specializes in microsoft solutions, and exercises knowledge of unix. Thrives in environments with high levels of responsiblity in Operating Systems Networking, and databases. Secondarily skilled in unix and code development (VB/C+/JAVA).Accompanying documentation of system configurations, policies and procedures has always been a priority in the positions I've held.

Domain Administrator for North and South America domains. Converting from Novel to NT 3.51.